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How to Transfer Images to Wood Glass Fabric Metal

Published on December 10, 2018Last updated October 7, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Inkjet printer used for image transfers.

Find out what you need to transfer images and photos to surfaces like wood, fabric, glass, metal, and plastic. Print out your favorite images from an inkjet or laser printer, use a transfer medium, … [Read more...]

How to Make Soda Pop Can Charms

Published on October 30, 2017Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Butterfly soda can charm.

Turn soda cans into decorative garden charms! This easy craft transforms the metal into punched tin butterflies, flowers, birds, and other creative shapes. Also see these recycled garden art … [Read more...]

Easy Photo Transfer Method for Wood & Canvas

Published on March 1, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Supplies for transferring images from one surface to another.

If you want to transfer a photo or image to wood or canvas, this method is the most reliable method Iโ€™ve tested. For more,ย see this handy guide on photo and image transfer methodsย for wood, fabric, … [Read more...]

How to Make a Magical Mini Fairy Garden Door

Published on February 6, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Miniature optical illusion fairy garden door

Create magical mini fairy doors to add a fun optical illusion to your tiny garden. This project is based on a full-size project I made for my garden: Optical Illusion Garden … [Read more...]

How to Make Hand-Painted Flower Pots

Published on January 27, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Hand painted flower pots.

With just a few simple art supplies, you can create charming hand-painted flower pots for your home or garden. To see more on this style of painting, check out The Art of Stone Painting for a … [Read more...]

Make a Felt Owl Pouch for Ear Buds (Free Pattern)

Published on December 14, 2015Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Homemade owl earbud case.

This sweet owl pouch is made from felt. Used to carry ear buds (or whatever you like), it's easy to sew and embroider and can be made in an afternoon. Iโ€™ll show you how to make the owl case as well … [Read more...]

DIY Felt Phone Case With Embroidery and Applique

Published on November 13, 2015Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Handmade mobile phone case.

Step aside, knittingโ€”wool felt crafts are back! This simple phone case is a fun, frugal beginner project to try with just a few basic supplies. Thereโ€™s also a free pattern here for making a … [Read more...]

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